Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Employ the entry level skills in gas metal arc welding, and apply all safety rules associated with all phases of welding.
2. Employ the usage of the gas metal arc welding process, equipment and applications.
3. Operate correctly the set up, adjustment and shut down of the gas metal arc welding equipment, and to successfully perform minor maintenance.
4. Employ the proper adjustments to the power source settings, start the arc, manipulate the gun, and read the puddle to make quality welds with the surfacing technique in the flat position.
5. Produce quality square groove and fillet welds in the flat and horizontal position.
6. Produce quality square groove and fillet welds in the flat and horizontal position.
7. Produce quality square groove and fillet welds using the variables introduced.
8. Produce quality welds in all positions on various joints
9. Employ the various metal transfers and shielding gas to produce quality welds
Recommended text book: Contact current Instructor for the recommended text material
Personal supplies are to be provided by the welding student:
1. Safety glasses whether prescription or not.
2. Welding helmet
3. Replacement lens for welding helmet
4. Oxy-fuel cutting goggles or face shield with #5 shade
5. Welding gloves, full-length leathers, or appropriate protective clothing.
6. Appropriate footwear; steel-toe boot preferred. **NO TENNIS SHOES**
7. Hard hat or other suitable head covering.
Tools required and provided by the welding student for this course include the following:
1. Metal tool box
2. 10" crescent wrench
3. channel lock or welders pliers
4. soap stone or metal marking pencil
5. 10’ or 25’ tape measure
6. tip cleaner
7. wise-grip pliers
8. chipping hammer
9. wire brush